Citrix Receiver Citrix Workspace App

  



  1. In a web browser, please visit https://ctx.rutgers.edu/ We recommend using Google Chrome.
  2. Login with NetID credentials. Note- You may be prompted for two-factor authentication.
  3. Click “Detect Receiver” button (blue button in middle of the screen).
  4. Download and run the Citrix Receiver/Workspace installer.
  5. Go through the default Citrix Receiver /Workspace installer options. When prompted by the intsaller, do not select the “Add Account” option and click Continue. Then complete the install process as needed.
  6. After Citrix Receiver is installed, go back to your web browser and click “Continue” (blue button in the middle of screen).
  7. Click “Open Citrix Receiver Launcher” on Windows or the “Open Citrix Workspace Launcher.app” on Mac. Chrome users should make sure to enable the “Always allow ctx.rutgers.edu…” checkbox before proceeding.
  8. Click “Apps” button (on top bar)
  9. Select an application under “All Apps” section to automatically open it with Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspaces.Note: Do not click on the targeted application button more than once, depending on your computer specifications loading times may vary. Your application will then load in a separate window.

Opening and Saving Files
Within your remote app session you may want to open or save a file from/to your personal computer. The process for doing so is quick and easy.

Citrix Workspace app is a new client from Citrix that works similar to Citrix Receiver and is fully backward-compatible with your organization’s Citrix infrastructure. Citrix Workspace app provides the full capabilities of Citrix Receiver, as well as new capabilities based on your organization’s Citrix deployment. The Citrix Workspace app allows for secure, unified access to all of your SaaS apps, web apps, virtual apps, files, and desktops. If your company uses Citrix, simply login with your company credentials to access all of the resources you need to be productive from anywhere. Citrix Receiver/Worspace App on Windows. As an alternative to launching your Citrix Desktop through the website portal you can set-up Citrix up to launch through the Citrix Receiver/Workspace application.

  1. For example, within the SPSS application go to File -> Open or Save As.
  2. If you are using a Mac, you may be prompted for file access. Select “Read & Write”.
  3. Under the “Look In” dropdown, scroll down to your personal computer listed as “Local Disk (X on…)”, where X is a local hard drive letter and name assigned. Select it.
  4. Browse to the path on your personal computer that you wish to save/open within your Citrix application. For example, the path to “Downloads” on Mac would be Users -> username -> Downloads.
  5. When you are done using the Citrix app, quit Citrix Receiver/Workspace app normally and then Log Off from Citrix Storefront in your web browser.

Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance with Citrix Apps, please contact the SC&I IT Services helpdesk at (848) 932-5555 or help@comminfo.rutgers.edu.

Receiver
Developer(s)Citrix
Operating systemWindows NT, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone 8
TypeDesktop Virtualization
LicenseFreeware, source-available
Websitewww.citrix.com/products/receiver/

Citrix Workspace App (formerly Citrix Receiver) is the client component of XenDesktop and XenApp, developed by Citrix Systems. It was released initially in 2009.

Product overview[edit]

Citrix Receiver is the client component of XenDesktop or XenApp.[1] Devices with Receiver installed are able to access full desktops via XenDesktop or individual applications via XenApp from a centralized host, such as a server or cloud infrastructure.[2] The product's intended users are employees.[3]

Citrix Receiver is not a standalone product and is included with XenApp and XenDesktop.[4]

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Reviews praised Citrix Receiver's reasonably fast loading time[5] and flexibility in allowing remote desktop access from many different computer and mobile platforms.[6] However, reviewers also criticized the iPhone version of the software for the difficulty of formatting text and prolonged typing, tasks that normally required a keyboard and mouse.[6] The iPad version had similar accessibility issues, and the performance of Flash applications was very limited.[5] As a remedy, Citrix developed a mouse for iOS devices.[7]

Update from the Citrix website:[8]

As of August 2018, Citrix Workspace app has replaced Citrix Receiver.Citrix Workspace app is a new client from Citrix that works similar to Citrix Receiver and is fully backward-compatible with your organization’s Citrix infrastructure. Citrix Workspace app provides the full capabilities of Citrix Receiver, as well as new capabilities based on your organization’s Citrix deployment.

History[edit]

Prior to Receiver, Citrix had a different client for each of its products. The company developed Receiver to handle the management of those clients.[9] Citrix Receiver was announced in 2009 and the first version became available later that year.[10] Citrix Receiver won several mobility awards after its release, including a CRN Appy and 'Best of Interop' award for Wireless & Mobility in 2011,[11] and a Global Mobile Award in 2012.[12] As of August 2018, Citrix Workspace app has replaced Citrix Receiver[13]

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References[edit]

  1. ^Frederic Lardinois (21 August 2014). 'Google And Citrix Team Up To Launch A Better Citrix Receiver For Chrome OS'. techcrunch.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ^Musthaler, Linda (2 December 2011). 'Citrix Receiver brings full-fledged desktop apps to smartphones and tablets'. networkworld.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ^Weedmark, David. 'How Does the Citrix Receiver for the iPhone Work?'. everydaylife.globalpost.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ^Ben Woods (May 27, 2011). 'Citrix expands Receiver support to one billion devices'. ZDNet. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 1 October 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. ^ abBlackwell, Gerry (July 29, 2010). 'Review: Citrix Receiver for iPad'. EnterpriseMobileToday. QuinStreet Inc. Retrieved 18 November 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ^ abBattersby, Jeffery. 'Citrix Receiver for iPhone'. Macworld. IDG. Retrieved 18 November 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  7. ^Broida, Rick (May 7, 2015). 'Citrix to launch iOS-compatible mouse'. CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  8. ^'Receiver'. Citrix.com. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
  9. ^Koetzing, Thomas (9 October 2012). 'Understanding Citrix Receiver'. koetzing.eu. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. ^Madden, Brian (19 May 2009). 'What's the difference between the 'ICA client,' the 'XenApp Plug-in,' and the 'Citrix Receiver?' A guide to Citrix's client names and variants'. brianmadden.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  11. ^'Interop's Best Of The Best, Network Concerns'. InformationWeek. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)[permanent dead link]
  12. ^Acharya, Sarmistha (3 March 2012). 'MWC 2012: Winners of Global Mobile Awards'. International Business Times. Retrieved 25 August 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  13. ^'Official website'. Retrieved 2019-02-07.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

External links[edit]

Citrix Receiver Vs Citrix Workspace App

  • Official website

App Citrix Workspace


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